Muriel Hopkins Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Robert & Jeanne Hopkins
May 15, 2011
Muriel, here is a candle to honor your memory, from everyone who loved you
robert hopkins
May 15, 2011
muriel, here is a candle to honor your memory, from everyone who loved you
Kristy Evans
March 24, 2011
My Granny was an amazing woman. She truly loved everyone she met. She especially loved children. I will never forget the huge smile on her face in the hospital during her last days on this earth. Although she did not feel well, she still smiled when she saw and heard her great grandchildren visiting her in the hospital. Granny was so caring that she would give you anything she had. One time I was visiting her and she was wearing an apron that belonged to my other grandma who had recently passed away. She took it off before I left and gave it to me and now it means even more to me having belonged to two of the most amazing grandmas ever. The last thing my granny said to me was "hold my hand." I held her hand as long as I could while telling her how much I loved her. Granny, I love and miss you so much but will see you again one day. Heaven is a lucky place to have you there.
Judy (Van Staden) Key
January 29, 2011
I just found out today about Muriel. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. The last time I saw them was at my moms funeral last March. They were the cutest couple and I know Kenny will miss her so much. My prayers are with you all. She was something special!!
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Bob & Jeanne Hopkins
January 27, 2011
Muriel was a very special person. She loved life and people, especially children. Although she had no children of her own, I was proud to be able to call her my step-mother. She was always gently reminding me of my obligation to call my dad and to honor him and take care of him the way a son should. I believe I didn't disappoint her in this regard.
Dad is all alone now at 90 years old; he and his life companion having been together for 55 years. But he is truly a remarkable man and continues to have a happy, positive attitude about life. I am truly sorry that death has seen fit to separate them after such a long, happy time together.
Muriel will not really die, as she lives on in the fond memories of all who knew her. We miss her smile and easy going way very much.
Dad, may the comfort, strength, and peace of your lord guide you through this hurtful time. I know that your true and abiding faith will see you through, as will the knowledge that you will be with her again.
We love you very much.
Kimberly Rogers
January 12, 2011
Granny was one of the finest people who ever lived. She was the most caring, unselfish person I've ever met. She was a true role model to me throughout the years and I don't think she even knew how special she was. I will never forget her and her kind ways and all the acts of kindness she completed in her lifetime. All who knew her loved her. She was an outstanding woman on all accounts. She didn't feel well but she never complained and she was only concerned about how everyone else was doing. Heaven is extremely blessed to have her there. I miss her dearly already but I know that earth's loss is heaven's gain. She will live on in my heart forever. The world is truly a better place because my grandmother lived!
Julie Hopkins
January 11, 2011
My Granny was one of the sweetest ladies that has ever lived! She truly loved everyone that she came across, and everyone loved her as well. I could tell how much she loved me every time that she looked at me. She would get this huge smile on her face and I could see the love in her eyes. When she first got to the hospital a week before she passed, she grabbed my hand and told Abigail and me how much we had "made her day." I don't think she knew it, but she made my day every time that I saw her with that loving smile and her caring ways. Abigail thought the world of her great-grandmother as well. That same day at the hospital, Granny was telling her how pretty she was and how she had something at home that she wanted to give her. She was always giving her stickers, stuffed animals and candy. When Abigail first heard of her passing, she grabbed her poodle stuffed animal (one Granny had given her) and a picture of Granny and held them close.
Granny, thanks for being the very best gandmother and great-grandmother that you could possibly be. Thanks for being such a great role model to Abigail and me. You lived life the way everyone should, with true kindness and love in your heart. Abigail and I will never forget you. We are so lucky to have had you as our "Granny." I already miss you so much and I will keep on missing you until that day that I get to be with you again. I love you Granny!
Melanie Hopkins
January 10, 2011
I am proud to say that she was my grandmother. Granny, I love you and I will miss you.
Julie Greenaway
January 10, 2011
Kristy, Julie and Kimberly,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma passing away. Please know I am here for you all if you need anything. I love you all so much! And please tell your parents the same.
January 10, 2011
Dear Nancy, Ada, and the rest of your dear family. Muriel stood up with me when I married Tony Baum, Bernie's son. She was a beautiful lady always, and so cheerful. Always found some good in everyone, was never negative, a fine Christian lady. She used to tell me you all trying to get a "cook stove" for your mother up in the hills of Chillahowie, VA. What a blessing she was to many people. I thank God that my daughter, Jackie and I went to see her on New Years Eve.
Jean Hood Baum Williamson
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